March

March 25-28
(View the video slide show of kids reading their poems)media type="file" key="poetry book2.mov"

Read the "Tips for Doing well on the PSSA's" created by the 8th grade students

__Monday, March 31st__

 * ===We will briefly review important information for the PSSA Reading and Math tests that will begin on Tuesday.===
 * ===Don't go to the school provided breakfast--we'll have food for you in homeroom in the morning.===
 * ===Bring a calculator!!! Mr. Shyda and Mrs. Felty don't have enough for everyone. Your calculator doesn't have to be scientific.===
 * ===The schedule for the week can be found here.===
 * ===The rest of the period, the students will be working in their Literature Circles. Mrs. Phelps and I have been seeing some awesome and creative ideas for the Story Boards!! I can't wait to see the finished products!!===

__Tuesday, April 1st__--Day 1 of Reading and Math PSSA Tests

 * ===Students will have the period to work in their Literature Circles. Students will be beginning to focus more on their Story Boards.===

__Wednesday, April 2nd__--Day 2 of Reading and Math PSSA Tests

 * ===We will keep working in our Literature Circles. Keep those Story Boards looking awesome!!!===

__Thursday, April 3rd__--Final day of Reading and Math PSSA Tests

 * ===Students will have the period to work in their Literature Circles.===